High School:
A 2011 graduate of Monte Vista HS, Bender was a four-time letter winner on the course for the Mustangs.  Building throughout his four seasons as a Mustang, Bender hit the culmination of his high school career as a senior when he led Monte Vista to the NorCal tournament for the first time in his career.  For his play, Bender earned an individual qualification into the CIF / CGA Boys State High School Championships.

Personal:
Andrew Bender is the son of Nancy and Timothy Bender.  He has three younger sibling, Anna, Davis and Katie.  Drew is a business major in his first year at Pacific.